Old Hagenow Synagogue - Jewish heritage on the Baltic Sea

The community buildings of the former Hagenow Jewish community have been part of the museum since 2001. Built in Hagenstraße in 1828, the ensemble around the synagogue is unique in Mecklenburg. The front building housed the religious school with teachers' and janitors' apartments as well as the ritual bath (mikvah). The imposing synagogue and the carriage shed stand in the courtyard. Although the interior of the synagogue was destroyed in the pogrom night of 1938, the substance of the buildings was preserved and they were extensively restored between 2004 and 2009. The permanent exhibition "Traces of Jewish life in Hagenow and West Mecklenburg" has been on display in the front building, now the Hanna Meinungen House, since 2010. In addition to three special exhibitions of art and photography, the Old Synagogue regularly hosts concerts, lectures and cultural events.

Old Hagenow Synagogue - a unique ensemble in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

The Old Hagenow Synagogue is one of the most remarkable cultural monuments in the Baltic Sea region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Built in 1828 in Hagenstraße, the ensemble of synagogue, front building and carriage shed is unique in Mecklenburg in its architectural unity. Anyone visiting historic coastal towns such as Wismar, Rostock or Schwerin will find Hagenow to be an important place of Jewish history in western Mecklenburg.

Permanent exhibition and cultural events in the Old Synagogue

Since 2010, the Hanna Meinungen House has been showing the permanent exhibition "Traces of Jewish life in Hagenow and West Mecklenburg" in the front building. Although the interior of the synagogue was destroyed in the pogrom night of 1938, the substance of the building was preserved and was extensively restored between 2004 and 2009. Today, the Old Synagogue regularly hosts concerts, lectures, special exhibitions and cultural events.

Jewish life in Hagenow - history of the religious school and mikvah

The front building once housed the religious school with the teacher's and janitor's apartment as well as the ritual bath, the so-called mikvah. This authentically preserved ensemble provides a rare insight into the history of Hagenow's Jewish community and adds a historically valuable testimony to the cultural landscape of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Further sights in Hagenow

Museum for everyday culture of the Griesen region

📍 Hagenow

Hagenow is the gateway to the Griesen region in the southwest of Mecklenburg. Founded in 1974, the museum is dedicated to everyday life in the countryside and in the town - from the Stone Age to the more recent past. The Museum of Everyday Culture of the Griesen Gegend has an extensive collection and presents its modern permanent exhibition in a farmhouse from 1828 as well as in other historical outbuildings. In addition to the development of the natural and cultural area "Griese Gegend" and the history of the town of Hagenow, the focus here is on exciting aspects of living and working, traditional crafts as well as the development of technology and industrialization. There is much to discover: Archaeological finds such as the "Hagenow princely tombs", a steam engine from 1902, the "Fischer & Havemann" machine factory from the 1920s and an employee's apartment from around 1940. A historic restaurant and a cobbler's workshop as well as exhibitions on forest glass and railroad history complete the newly designed permanent exhibition at this research and educational facility. Opening hours and current information Tue,Thu 9 -12.00 and 14 - 17.00, Sun 14 -17.00

Cafe & Pension Leuschner

📍 Hagenow

Cozy café in the old town of Hagenow Enjoy a rich breakfast and a varied lunch menu with daily changing German and international specialties in our cozy café and restaurant. Discover homemade cakes and ice creams in our café.

Cafe Sophie

📍 Hagenow

Roastery & Café Together with the coffee roastery, the café has already become a favorite place for many in the heart of Hagenow. This is where people meet, chat and enjoy our freshly roasted coffees or homemade cakes. Why not drop by and take a break from everyday life? Our team is looking forward to your visit

Events in Hagenow

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival: GRENZGÄNGE Luca Sestak Trio

Event

19. August 2026, 17:00–19:00

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival: GRENZGÄNGE Luca Sestak Trio

📍 Mecki Hagenow

Lighter Notes

Accommodation auf Schwerin & Umgebung

Vacation apartments, hotels and more in the region

Schloss & Gutshaus

AMEDIA Plaza Schwerin

📍 Schwerin

Our hotel is located directly on the Ostorfer See in beautiful Schwerin, just a few minutes' walk from the famous Schwerin sights such as Schwerin Castle, the Mecklenburg State Theater and the historic old town.

Ferienpark

AWO SANO - Holiday Center Schweriner See

📍 Schwerin / Mueß

Whether it's a school trip, vacation camp, conference or vacation together - the Schwerin vacation center offers its guests numerous opportunities for relaxation and entertainment.